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Old 12 December 2022, 11:41 PM   #1
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Daytona: Full gold VS Oysterflex?
Finally got my matching Daytonas. Curious to hear which do you prefer and why? I love both for different occasions. After wearing the full gold one for a while, the Oysterflex feels so much more relaxing


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Old 12 December 2022, 11:59 PM   #2
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I'd go full gold on a Daytona.
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Old 13 December 2022, 12:05 AM   #3
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I'd go full gold on a Daytona.
Good choice! Still my preferred look too.
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Old 13 December 2022, 12:11 AM   #4
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Full gold for me also.
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Old 13 December 2022, 12:12 AM   #5
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I struggle with the difference in price. A slight jump and full gold is the way. Nothing beats a full gold Daytona IMO.
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Old 13 December 2022, 12:22 AM   #6
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Full gold all day every day
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Old 13 December 2022, 12:28 AM   #7
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Full gold for me also.
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I struggle with the difference in price. A slight jump and full gold is the way. Nothing beats a full gold Daytona IMO.
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Full gold all day every day
I love my full gold more as well. But the OF is great with that ceramic bezel and the comfort of the rubber!
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Old 13 December 2022, 12:27 AM   #8
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I just cant get into rubber, now if that was black alligator...
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Old 13 December 2022, 03:13 AM   #9
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i just cant get into rubber, now if that was black alligator...
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Old 13 December 2022, 01:01 AM   #10
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For me , defo oysterflex. If they did the ceramic bezel on full gold that’d be first choice.

I own the oysterflex and also the white gold OF. Both are unbelievably comfy.


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Old 13 December 2022, 01:03 AM   #11
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Nice to have both options, but IMHO if you’re going gold … it’s gotta be the full monty
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Old 13 December 2022, 02:08 AM   #12
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I like the OF. Full gold needs the ceramic bezel, IMO. Then all gold Daytona would be a hard choice vs the DD40.
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Old 13 December 2022, 02:10 AM   #13
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Old 13 December 2022, 02:13 AM   #14
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Go for the Midas touch, full gold.
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Old 13 December 2022, 03:09 AM   #15
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Both amazing for different reasons
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Old 13 December 2022, 03:12 AM   #16
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If Rolex ever decides to introduce ceramic bezels on the full gold models, then I would lean that direction. For now, Oysterflex
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Old 13 December 2022, 03:16 AM   #17
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To me, the Daytona is a sporty watch, obviously, and the rubber bracelet makes it look more sporty / is a better pairing for a sports watch.
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Old 13 December 2022, 05:30 AM   #18
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If the same dial is available on the OF, 100% OF!
Only the blue and green JM Daytona I would go with full PM bracelet, simply because they aren’t available in OF, but doubt the colour scheme would go well with the OF strap.
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Old 13 December 2022, 05:40 AM   #19
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This dial is crazy. I think it looks best on Oysterflex!
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Old 13 December 2022, 05:40 AM   #20
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OF matches this reference way better!
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Old 13 December 2022, 01:55 PM   #21
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OF matches this reference way better!

100%! Matte black dial/ceramic bezel with the OF works really well

This dial doesn’t look as great with the gold bezel imo.
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Old 13 December 2022, 05:42 AM   #22
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OF. Looks better imo
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Old 13 December 2022, 05:48 AM   #23
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I think the OF looks better aesthetically, but its hard to justify with such a minimal price difference between it and the full gold.
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Old 13 December 2022, 07:44 AM   #24
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Full gold for me! Looks great!
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Old 13 December 2022, 09:16 AM   #25
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Oysterflex looks better with no consideration of price.
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Old 13 December 2022, 10:06 AM   #26
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I prefer OF because cerachrome bezel more protective. Plus, full gold can look overly blingy.


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Old 13 December 2022, 10:53 AM   #27
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Got the oyster flex once. Never again.
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Old 13 December 2022, 12:57 PM   #28
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Got the oyster flex once. Never again.
Please explain.
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Got the oyster flex once. Never again.
why not..?

curious to hear the downsides.....was it primarily sizing / fit issues? (i've read it feels too top heavy & unbalanced)
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Old 14 December 2022, 12:13 AM   #30
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For this particular model, I think it looks best on the OF, as I find all gold Daytonas to be seriously OTT. However, the price for the OF compared to the solid gold bracelet is just crazy.
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